Latham & Watkins and White & Case have landed roles on one of Qatar’s largest-ever dollar-denominated Islamic bond issuances.
The $4bn (£2.6bn) bond sold by the State of Qatar will comprise one tranche of trust certificates worth $2bn due in 2018 and a second $2bn tranche due in 2023. Qatar has not disclosed the purpose of the proceeds, but it is likely that much of the money will go towards preparing the country as it gears up to host the football World Cup in 2022..............................................Full Article: Source